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Nectarine vs. Grapefruit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Nectarine and Grapefruit

  • Nectarine has more Copper, and Vitamin B3, while Grapefruit has more Vitamin C.
  • Grapefruit covers your daily need of Vitamin C 29% more than Nectarine.
  • Nectarine contains 6 times more Vitamin E than Grapefruit. While Nectarine contains 0.77mg of Vitamin E , Grapefruit contains only 0.13mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Nectarines, raw and Grapefruit, raw, pink and red, all areas.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Iron +250%
Contains more Phosphorus +44.4%
Contains more Potassium +48.9%
Contains more Zinc +142.9%
Contains more Copper +168.8%
Contains more Manganese +145.5%
Contains more Calcium +266.7%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Equal in Magnesium - 9
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 11% 7% 12% 18% 0% 5% 29% 8% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 3% 7% 8% 12% 0% 2% 11% 3% 1%
Contains more Iron +250%
Contains more Phosphorus +44.4%
Contains more Potassium +48.9%
Contains more Zinc +142.9%
Contains more Copper +168.8%
Contains more Manganese +145.5%
Contains more Calcium +266.7%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Equal in Magnesium - 9

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Contains more Vitamin E +492.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +451.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +246.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +477.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +26.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +14.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +41.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +112%
Contains more Folate +160%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 20% 16% 0% 19% 9% 7% 22% 12% 6% 4% 0% 6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 69% 3% 0% 105% 11% 8% 4% 16% 13% 10% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +492.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +451.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +246.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +477.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +26.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +14.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +41.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +112%
Contains more Folate +160%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +37.7%
Contains more Fats +128.6%
Contains more Other +29.7%
Equal in Carbs - 10.66
Equal in Water - 88.06
11% 88%
Protein: 1.06 g
Fats: 0.32 g
Carbs: 10.55 g
Water: 87.59 g
Other: 0.48 g
11% 88%
Protein: 0.77 g
Fats: 0.14 g
Carbs: 10.66 g
Water: 88.06 g
Other: 0.37 g
Contains more Protein +37.7%
Contains more Fats +128.6%
Contains more Other +29.7%
Equal in Carbs - 10.66
Equal in Water - 88.06

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +340%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +213.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -16%
11% 39% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.025 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.113 g
27% 26% 47%
Saturated Fat: 0.021 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.036 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +340%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +213.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -16%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +38.7%
Contains more Fructose +29.2%
Equal in Glucose - 1.61
62% 20% 17%
Starch: 0.07 g
Sucrose: 4.87 g
Glucose: 1.57 g
Fructose: 1.37 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
51% 23% 26%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 3.51 g
Glucose: 1.61 g
Fructose: 1.77 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +38.7%
Contains more Fructose +29.2%
Equal in Glucose - 1.61

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Nectarine Grapefruit
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium Equal
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nectarine Grapefruit Opinion
Net carbs 8.85g 9.06g Grapefruit
Protein 1.06g 0.77g Nectarine
Fats 0.32g 0.14g Nectarine
Carbs 10.55g 10.66g Grapefruit
Calories 44kcal 42kcal Nectarine
Starch 0.07g 0g Nectarine
Fructose 1.37g 1.77g Grapefruit
Sugar 7.89g 6.89g Grapefruit
Fiber 1.7g 1.6g Nectarine
Calcium 6mg 22mg Grapefruit
Iron 0.28mg 0.08mg Nectarine
Magnesium 9mg 9mg
Phosphorus 26mg 18mg Nectarine
Potassium 201mg 135mg Nectarine
Zinc 0.17mg 0.07mg Nectarine
Copper 0.086mg 0.032mg Nectarine
Manganese 0.054mg 0.022mg Nectarine
Selenium 0µg 0.1µg Grapefruit
Vitamin A 332IU 1150IU Grapefruit
Vitamin A RAE 17µg 58µg Grapefruit
Vitamin E 0.77mg 0.13mg Nectarine
Vitamin C 5.4mg 31.2mg Grapefruit
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.043mg Grapefruit
Vitamin B2 0.027mg 0.031mg Grapefruit
Vitamin B3 1.125mg 0.204mg Nectarine
Vitamin B5 0.185mg 0.262mg Grapefruit
Vitamin B6 0.025mg 0.053mg Grapefruit
Folate 5µg 13µg Grapefruit
Vitamin K 2.2µg 0µg Nectarine
Tryptophan 0.005mg 0.008mg Grapefruit
Threonine 0.009mg 0.013mg Grapefruit
Isoleucine 0.009mg 0.008mg Nectarine
Leucine 0.014mg 0.015mg Grapefruit
Lysine 0.016mg 0.019mg Grapefruit
Methionine 0.006mg 0.007mg Grapefruit
Phenylalanine 0.021mg 0.013mg Nectarine
Valine 0.013mg 0.015mg Grapefruit
Histidine 0.008mg 0.008mg
Saturated Fat 0.025g 0.021g Grapefruit
Monounsaturated Fat 0.088g 0.02g Nectarine
Polyunsaturated fat 0.113g 0.036g Nectarine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Nectarine Grapefruit
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Nectarine
20%
Grapefruit
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Nectarine
5%
Grapefruit

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Nectarine
Nectarine is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is lower in Sugar (difference - 1g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.004g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is cheaper?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (0 mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Nectarine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169914/nutrients
  2. Grapefruit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174673/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.